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Cold River
1 stocking on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Cold River is a stream in Rutland County, Vermont, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Vermont Fish & Wildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
80°
60°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
7 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
68°
5 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Brook Trout | 1,301 | 8.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Moon Brook1.4 mi
- Mussey Brook1.5 mi
- East Creek2.0 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Eddy Pond1.7 mi
- Tenney Brook2.9 mi
- Upper Eddy Pond2.4 mi
- Clarendon River2.7 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Ira Brook2.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cold River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cold River?+
Cold River is stocked with Brook Trout in Rutland County, Vermont, most recently on May 7, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cold River?+
Yes — Vermont requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cold River?+
Cold River is a stream in Rutland County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.